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K&L Gates LLP

United States: SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets Issues Crypto Asset-Related FAQs (And Withdraws Previous Guidance)

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On 15 May 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Trading and Markets (Division) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying how certain broker-dealer and transfer agency rules relate to crypto...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets Issues New FAQ Guidance on Broker-Dealer Custody and Net Capital Treatment of Cryptoassets

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step toward permitting broker-dealers to custody digital assets and toward accounting for such proprietary digital assets in a broker-dealer’s net capital...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

OCC Confirms Banks Authority to Offer Crypto Custody and Execution Services

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On May 7, the OCC issued Interpretive Letter 1184, reaffirming that national banks and federal savings associations may provide cryptocurrency custody and execution services, including through sub-custodians. The OCC...more

A&O Shearman

EBA guidelines on reporting templates to assist competent authorities with supervisory duties under MiCAR

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has updated its webpage with the official translations of the guidelines on templates to assist competent authorities in performing their supervisory duties regarding issuers' compliance...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC no longer requires notification of crypto-related activities

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On March 28, the FDIC announced new guidance allowing FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in permissible crypto-related activities without prior approval. This update, outlined in FIL-7-2025, rescinded the previous...more

BakerHostetler

Weekly Blockchain Blog - June 2024 #2

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TradFi/DeFi Integrations Announced, Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Launches - According to reports, Robinhood, a major U.S. financial services company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Bitstamp, a global cryptocurrency...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Bank-Fintech Partnerships Update: Banking Agencies Finalize Key Risk Management Guidance

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On June 6, 2023, federal banking agencies issued final Interagency Guidelines on Third-Party Relationships detailing their expectations for banks in establishing risk management practices with third-parties—including...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter Bank Report: January 2023

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Federal Reserve Policy Aims to Level the Playing Field for Insured and Uninsured Banks: The Federal Reserve has issued a policy statement clarifying that uninsured state member banks will be subject to the same limitations...more

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